Service-Learning Programs
United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program
Established in 2013, the United Health Foundation (UHF) has partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) to offer the Diverse Medical Scholars Program. This is a service-learning program designed to increase the number of qualified medical providers who have a commitment to improving access to quality health care in medically underserved communities. This program is a renewable scholarship that provides a $7,000 award to qualified second-, third-, and fourth-year medical students. Selected scholars must be enrolled in a medical school for the coming academic year located in the U.S., identify as a student underrepresented in medicine, and have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to underserved communities. All scholars are required to complete a 200-hour self-directed community health project with a community site of their choice. Program requirements include:
- 200 service-learning hours with a community site of choice located in an underserved community
- Orientation Participation
- Written Report on Community Health Project
- Poster Creation displayed at Culminating Event
- PowerPoint Creation
- Oral Presentation
- Highly Encouraged to Attend the UHF Forum in Washington, D.C.
- Program Culminating Event Participation in Washington, D.C.
- Evaluation – Pre- and Post-Program Surveys (Scholar & Mentor)
2024 applications will be part of the Service Learning Program General Application, open June 17 – August 12, 2024 11:59 pm ET
About the United Health Foundation
Guided by a passion to help people live healthier lives, United Health Foundation (UHF) provides helpful information to support decisions that lead to better health outcomes and healthier communities. The Foundation also supports activities that expand access to quality health care services for those in challenging circumstances and partners with others to improve the well-being of communities.